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Friars Beat Huskies For Season Sweep

Xavier falls to St. Joe's; Michigan State overcomes Illinois

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 7, 2008 12:32 AM CST

(Newser) – The Providence Friars haven’t done much against Big East opponents this season, but they have managed to dominate UConn, beating the Huskies again tonight for a season sweep, 85-76.   The win was big for Providence, as they’re on the brink of missing the Big East tournament. UConn has already clinched a first-round bye.  Elsewhere in college hoops:

  • St. Joe’s, playing at home, beat 11th-ranked Xavier, 71-66.  Currently on the NCAA bubble, the Hawks may have given the tournament folks enough reason to include them in post-season play.
  • Illinois made it interesting in the first half, but Michigan State came away with a 59-51 victory tonight, despite minimal production from an illness-plagued Raymar Morgan, the team’s leading scorer.

Providence's Weyinmi Efejuku goes to the basket during their 85-76 win over  No. 13 Connecticut in their game in Providence, R.I. Thursday, March 6, 2008. Efejuku led all scorers with 25 points in the win. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Providence's Weyinmi Efejuku goes to the basket during their 85-76 win over No. 13 Connecticut in their game in Providence, R.I. Thursday, March 6, 2008. Efejuku led all scorers with 25 points in the...   (Associated Press)
From left to right, Saint Joseph's Darrin Govens (13), Idris Hilliard and Edwin Lashley celebrate their team's 71-66 win against Xavier in the second half of their game, Thursday, March 6, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
From left to right, Saint Joseph's Darrin Govens (13), Idris Hilliard and Edwin Lashley celebrate their team's 71-66 win against Xavier in the second half of their game, Thursday, March 6, 2008, in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
Illinois' Chester Frazier (3) defends as Michigan State's Drew Neitzel (11) drives the ball during the second half of their game in Champaign, Ill., Thursday, March 6, 2008. Michigan State won 59-51. (AP Photo/Robert K. O'Daniell)
Illinois' Chester Frazier (3) defends as Michigan State's Drew Neitzel (11) drives the ball during the second half of their game in Champaign, Ill., Thursday, March 6, 2008. Michigan State won 59-51....   (Associated Press)
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